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10 Step Yoga Nidra: Curing the Sleep Crisis

When you think of a crisis, getting enough sleep is probably not the first issue that comes to mind. According to Reader’s Digest, sleep deprivation now rivals obesity and smoking

Free Yoga App for International Day of Yoga!

In celebration of International Day of Yoga and the summer solstice on June 21, is offering its popular 5-star Yoga Studio App for FREE (usually $3.99) from June 19-21 to

Rest + Recharge: 6 Restorative Yoga Poses to do on Cold Winter Nights

Winter is a time of rest and relaxation. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and our bodies are craving time to relax and rest in this time of

How Much Yoga Is Enough?

Most yoga classes are an hour and a half. Some are an hour and fifteen. You can take a lunch time class for an hour. I remember a studio I

Back to Basics: Breath is the New Black

  Lately I’ve been fascinated by the human brain’s proclivity for being seduced. Yoga students are seduced by the fancy (and perhaps erroneously labeled ‘advanced’) yoga poses. University students are

5 Savasana Myths Busted

Ah Savasana: a nourishing balm of stillness and quiet. Your absolute favorite pose; the highlight of every yoga class. Except … when it isn’t.   We’ve probably all seen people

Yoga Poses to Help Prevent Running Injuries

Yoga helps to prevent injuries by addressing the muscular imbalances created by running and increasing both strength and flexibility. Find out which poses are the best for runners!

Half Moon Pose Calms and Balances

Half Moon pose is a yoga pose that creates balance and strength. It also requires focus, stillness and trust. Click here to master this pose!